Just purchased a Verbatim 43890

[HSH1979]

Hello all!
I'm waiting for this unit to be delivered, found at a very good price around 100€
What should i do to rip 4k uhd? is there a noob guide?

[zittrig]

A flashing guide you can find here viewtopic.php?t=19634

But it matters if your 43890 contains a LG BU40N or a Pioneer BDR-UD03. Post your MakeMKV drive info when it's arrived.

[HSH1979]

can i know the difference?
is one better or the other?

[zittrig]

The BDR-UD03 can be flashed to BDR-UD04 and it is the slightly better drive but hard to be found nowadays. And you can only flash the LG variant by yourself with the SDF Flasher and the firmware pack which can be found in the link above. For the Pioneer variant you should ask for flashing support here and someone will help you.

[HSH1979]

The BDR-UD03 can be flashed to BDR-UD04 and it is the slightly better drive but hard to be found nowadays. And you can only flash the LG variant by yourself with the SDF Flasher and the firmware pack which can be found in the link above. For the Pioneer variant you should ask for flashing support here and someone will help you.

someone wull help you.. meaning i gotta pay for it, so if i got the pioner i will send it back....

[Billycar11]

The BDR-UD03 can be flashed to BDR-UD04 and it is the slightly better drive but hard to be found nowadays. And you can only flash the LG variant by yourself with the SDF Flasher and the firmware pack which can be found in the link above. For the Pioneer variant you should ask for flashing support here and someone will help you.

someone wiull help you.. meaning i gotta pay for it, so if i got the pioner i will send it back....

Pioneer flashing is now free see guide below

[HSH1979]

thanks guys!
and what about a BDW-PR1EPDVPP100 or better BDE-PR1EP
is this flashable or better to avoid it?

[Yethidran]

if your adventurous, and willing to take risks, then try this firmware from MattJackson's Pioneer Firmware Page attached below..

https://freemkv.org/firmware/find/

[Yethidran]

Type in the "SearchBox" for "BDE-PR1"
You will see 2 models come up..
Download his "Flasher" too.. Simple and fool proof. remember to do a "BackUp and also do a Dump" before you flash it.

[HSH1979]

Type in the "SearchBox" for "BDE-PR1"
You will see 2 models come up..
Download his "Flasher" too.. Simple and fool proof. remember to do a "BackUp and also do a Dump" before you flash it.

Thanks! Which one of the 2 shall i pick?

[Yethidran]

Since it will be a "Calculated Risk on your part, and you fully understand the risks" i would say any of the 2, or you could also try both..
remember to back up and also to dump the firmware before you press the button to flash!!
if i had those drives in my own hands i would just "Proceed and try my luck"
there is also a "Recovery Button" in his flasher to do the work if need be.
i have been flashing everything in my hands with his flasher and the extensive list of ever growing "1500 Pioneer Firmwares to choose from" Hehehehehe!!

[heisenberg]

Type in the "SearchBox" for "BDE-PR1"
You will see 2 models come up..
Download his "Flasher" too.. Simple and fool proof. remember to do a "BackUp and also do a Dump" before you flash it.

Thanks! Which one of the 2 shall i pick?

Not sure which flashers you are referring to, however, for what it is worth, BDRFlash++ is capable of crossflashing both the BDW-PR1EPDV and the BDE-PR1EP. (which is why I am selling these (crossflashed) drives in the sellers forum). I'm definitely biased, but I’d honestly recommend BDRFlash++ or Matt’s Flasher since both are totally free to use and were built right from scratch.

[Yethidran]

Thanks for offering your help too buddy.. its really a great field day for Pioneer owners!!
2 Absolutely Free Pioneer Flashers being offered for Free Use for anyone and everyone!!

[Yethidran]

its totally fine to be "biased" buddy, its just that i really am not familiar with this "CLI or Terminal Thingy"
That's the reason i leaned more, and am definitely more comfortable with Matt's App.. just press buttons, choose firmwares conveniently from his extensive firmware page and see if it can be crossflashed, downgraded, sidegraded, upgraded...Hehehehe!!

[HSH1979]

ok so ill give a try with BDE-PR1, i found 2 units at 60€ , if they work fine i could also resell one after flashing and testing